I don't use the 7000, but I do use the Reedy 5500 and it gets very close to the motor. I use an O-ring stretched around the battery stops in the center of the car to help push the battery away from the rotor on the motor.

Without Hagberg there, I didn't really expect a super strong showing from XRAY, no offence intended to the other guys on the team, but they just aren't quite at that same level. At least not on a consistent basis. Guys like Volker and Rheinard seem to be on another level from almost everyone else on the planet.

Haven't broken a single part in 2-1/2 years. I've replaced blades one time each season. O-rings and bladders incase I want to completely refresh the shocks. One front arm, one rear arm (both are universal side to side). I keep very little for spares.

Haven't broken a single part in 2-1/2 years. I've replaced blades one time each season. O-rings and bladders incase I want to completely refresh the shocks. One front arm, one rear arm (both are universal side to side). I keep very little for spares.

I have more in springs and shock oils than any parts.

No doubt. I came from a Corally and Associated and over-bought on spares with my T4. Since November of 2012 I've broken 1 c-hub. Initial buy in was a bit higher but operating cost of this car is next to nothing.